Applying for an KA1 Erasmus+ GrantJasper KokDir. Obs Stedeke, Diepenheim

Why did I apply?- Teachers and children are really

enthusiastic about VoiceS. - Chance for a lot of money.- The possibility to make

internationalisation a long term goal within the school.

- To be able to connect goals set in our next four year school development plan with internationalisation.

SEE project- obs Stedeke Embraces Europe- Goal: To develop our school using good

practices elsewhere in Europe- Goal: To organise projects with other

schools for the children.

Developing our schoolSubjects:- The introduction of fitting education

(Passend onderwijs)- Developing talents through a divergent

model, together with the child- Working towards the goals (National

Curriculum) and enhance the autonomy of the school and teacher.

Organising projects- Involve all agegroups in international

projects- Improving their English language skills- Using 21st century skills- Learning from European diversity- Experience Europe first hand

Erasmus+ Application- First, write a project plan, separate from

the one you fill in on the form.Why?- Easier to fill in the form later- Easier to see the big picture, the official

form requires answers to really specific questions

- Easier to sell to teachers and parents

Erasmus+ Application- Start to fill in the form, use your original

project plan as inspiration. - Make small adjustments to your original

project plan, according to the things that are required. (No surprises later for the teachers)

- Take your time, it took me about 40 hours of work

Official regulations:- Use ECAS website

Then:- Register, obtain a PIC code- Follow manual URF

(NL: www.erasmusplus.nl, erg handig)

Official forms

An application requires three official forms: - Declaration of Honour- Legal Entity (public) form- Financial Identification form

Tips and tricks

- Take your time- Start with the official forms- You can choose the language you want

to use filling in the official form- Make an account on eTwinning.net

Good Luck!